I've decided to partake in Reverb 10 this month. Throughout the month of December, participants are sent a prompt each day. The point is to reflect on the 2010 and manifest what's to come in 2011.
Since I've been slacking in the blogging department, I figured this would get me back to updating on a regular basis.
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December 1: One Word
Encapsulate the year 2010 in one word. Explain why you're choosing that word. Now, imagine it's one year from today, what would you like the word to be that captures 2011 for you?
(Author: Gwen Bell)
(Author: Gwen Bell)
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Quite simply, HURT. From the start of 2010, I have experienced one hurtful situation after another. Most of the situations I'm referring to stem from things happening at work. For a place that is so great, it can be so horrible at the same time. Time and time again this past year I have felt like someone slapped me across the face, stabbed me in the back, unappreciated, invisible...the list goes on...
My friends and family have also been sources of the hurt I felt throughout the year. The actions of people close to me led to the dissolution of our relationships. Friendships were broken; lines were crossed; secrets were exposed. And then there were relationships with some friends and family that just simply drifted away.
I was also physically hurt. Kidney infections are quite painful, if you didn't know! After each volleyball game, the ligaments/tissue in my knees feel like they are ready to rip apart. And then there are the headaches. Having headaches so painful that I can't function, that I curl up in a ball and cry, that have caused me to experience two brief blackouts while driving...no bueno. The neurologist finally gave me some migraine medicine, so hopefully that will ease the pain.
While 2010 had some good moments, I'll be glad to bid it farewell.
My friends and family have also been sources of the hurt I felt throughout the year. The actions of people close to me led to the dissolution of our relationships. Friendships were broken; lines were crossed; secrets were exposed. And then there were relationships with some friends and family that just simply drifted away.
I was also physically hurt. Kidney infections are quite painful, if you didn't know! After each volleyball game, the ligaments/tissue in my knees feel like they are ready to rip apart. And then there are the headaches. Having headaches so painful that I can't function, that I curl up in a ball and cry, that have caused me to experience two brief blackouts while driving...no bueno. The neurologist finally gave me some migraine medicine, so hopefully that will ease the pain.
While 2010 had some good moments, I'll be glad to bid it farewell.
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In looking ahead to 2011, I would like to use the year to REKINDLE many things. I want to rekindle my passion for work, my love of baking, friendships, my desire to travel, etc. Towards the end of 2010, I started the rekindling process, and I want to continue forward.
Here's to hoping 2011 is nothing like 2010...
(well, maybe some things from 2010 can happen again in 2011...but select events only!)
Here's to hoping 2011 is nothing like 2010...
(well, maybe some things from 2010 can happen again in 2011...but select events only!)
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